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Mount Barker (SA) has an estimated 23,444 residents, up from 18,330 at the 2021 Census — a change of 5,114 people, or 27.9%. Growth has averaged 4.6% a year over five years, faster than 94% of areas nationally. 2,148 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 68.0% of that increase. That puts 619 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Mount Barker (SA) has an estimated resident count of approximately 23,444, according to AreaSearch evaluations combining broader ABS demographic updates with post-Census address validations. This represents a gain of 5,114 people (27.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 18,330 people. The adjustment builds upon an ERP baseline of 22,020 identified from the ABS June 2025 release, alongside 2,148 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. With a density of 618 persons per square kilometer, the locality maintains substantial physical room alongside capacity for ongoing expansion.
Expanding by 27.9% since the 2021 census, the suburb of Mount Barker (SA) outpaced both Greater Adelaide and South Australia overall (7.7%), establishing itself as an exceptional regional growth hub. Inflows from interstate migration served as the primary catalyst by generating roughly 68.0% of recent population additions, complemented by positive contributions from natural growth and overseas arrivals. Projections for the suburb of Mount Barker (SA) incorporate 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia figures established from a 2022 base year across SA2 divisions. For periods extending post-2032 or areas without coverage, figures utilise the 2023 SA State Government Regional/LGA age-cohort models based on 2021 data, converted from LGA to SA2 geographies via weighted growth aggregation. Looking ahead to 2041, aggregated SA2 modeling anticipates an expansion of 7,058 persons, positioning the suburb of Mount Barker (SA) in the highest quartile among Australian statistical territories through a 24.0% cumulative rise over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
2,454 new dwellings have been approved in Mount Barker (SA) over the past five years, an average of 490 a year. That places the area in the 94th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 21 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 439 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 92% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 435, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Over the preceding 5 financial years, residential planning activity in Mount Barker has generated approximately 2,454 approvals, averaging close to 490 new homes approved annually according to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS figures. During FY-25 to date, 435 approvals have been lodged. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average intake of 1.7 new residents per year per dwelling constructed points toward an equilibrium between supply and demand that fosters balanced market conditions, with dwellings recording an average value of $412,000 in projected building costs. Concurrently, non-residential investment remains robust, evidenced by $65.7 million in commercial approvals registered this financial year.
Per capita residential construction volume in Mount Barker exceeds Greater Adelaide by 127.0%, delivering broader selection for prospective purchasers and reflecting pronounced builder confidence relative to national benchmarks. Standalone detached dwellings comprise 92.0% of additions while medium and high-density housing represents 8.0%, preserving a low-density suburban landscape oriented toward family accommodation. The ratio of roughly 51 people per approval underscores an active urban expansion phase. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, forward projections indicate Mount Barker will welcome an additional 5,634 residents through to 2041. Ongoing building trajectories suggest future residential completions will readily accommodate this incoming demand, providing favorable purchasing conditions and potentially enabling expansion beyond anticipated figures.
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 17 current infrastructure and development projects inside Mount Barker (SA), worth an estimated $2.63 billion. A further 8 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.35 billion. 12 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure developments and local planning undertakings are central drivers of community evolution, with AreaSearch identifying 21 significant projects impacting the district. Prominent among these initiatives are the New Mount Barker Hospital, Adelaide Hills Rail Extension (Mount Barker) Planning Study, Clover Park, and the Mount Barker Interchange Upgrade, detailed below.
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New Mount Barker Hospital
The New Mount Barker Hospital is a $365.8 million major healthcare redevelopment delivering a 102-bed modern hospital to replace the existing 34-bed facility. Delivered by Built for SA Health and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, the project includes new operating theatres, expanded maternity, paediatric, and acute mental health units, and an Aboriginal Health Hub. Main construction commenced in 2025 with clinical services opening by late 2027.
Mount Barker City Centre Town Square
The Mount Barker City Centre Town Square is a 2,000 square metre public space designed for community gatherings, small to medium-sized events, and daily use. It is part of a master-planned City Centre development that includes a new council civic and co-working building, retail and office spaces, accommodation, and car parking. Bulk earthworks commenced in early 2026 following the securing of $2 million in State Government funding. The project aims to transform a long-vacant site into a vibrant civic heart, stimulating economic activity and fostering community engagement in response to the town's significant population growth.
Mount Barker Interchange Upgrade
Upgrade of the Mount Barker Interchange on the South Eastern Freeway to improve capacity, traffic efficiency, safety and access for a fast-growing Adelaide Hills community. The project includes a new three-lane bridge for northbound traffic, conversion of the existing bridge to three southbound lanes, ramp upgrades, new traffic signals at Adelaide Road and the freeway exit ramp from Murray Bridge, a bus priority lane, a shared use path, a northbound on-road bike lane and improved Adelaide Road service road access.Works are underway, with the interchange expected to open to traffic in late 2027.
Adelaide Road Mount Barker Roundabout Upgrade
Upgrade of the roundabout at the intersection of Adelaide Road, Alexandrina Road, Wellington Road, and Flaxley Road in Mount Barker. The $40 million State Government project delivers a new roundabout with dual lanes on all approach roads, signalised pedestrian crossings on Adelaide Road and Flaxley Road, shared use paths, improved lighting, a new dedicated right turn into Mount Barker High School, and modifications to the Keith Stephenson Park car park. The upgrade supports the Mount Barker Urban Growth Area and approximately 31,000 daily vehicle movements through the intersection.Contractor Civil and Allied Technical Construction (CATCON) commenced works in November 2025 with completion expected in late 2026.
Senses
A $180 million boutique master-planned residential community featuring 254 homes, 18,000sqm of open space with sensory-led park designs, walking trails, and sustainable features in the Adelaide Hills.
Adelaide Regional Rail Extensions Planning Study
Government-led planning work assessing mass transit options, including potential passenger rail connections between Adelaide and Mount Barker via Adelaide Hills townships. The Adelaide Regional Rail Extensions Planning Study and the Mount Barker and Adelaide Hills Transport Study inform a business case and next steps.
Summit Precinct Hotel
A $50 million, 120-room, four-star hotel development by Accord Property as part of the Summit Precinct in Mount Barker. The hotel is designed to transform the area into a premier regional tourism and leisure destination, featuring dining facilities and conference spaces to meet the Adelaide Hills region's accommodation demand.
Mount Barker Growth Area
The Mount Barker Growth Area is a major greenfield and infill residential expansion area within the Mount Barker District Council in the Adelaide Hills. Around 1,300 hectares of land have been rezoned for urban growth. The growth area is being delivered through multiple masterplanned estates and subdivisions such as Aston Hills, Newenham, Emerald Way, Minters Fields, Glenlea, Springlake, Springbrook, Clover Park, and Woodcrest. This is supported by key infrastructure including the staged delivery and upgrade of Heysen Boulevard.Development is well advanced in several estates, with ongoing construction of housing, local centres, schools, and open space, and further stages planned through the 2030s and early 2040s.
11,780 residents of Mount Barker (SA) are employed, from a labour force of 12,237. Unemployment sits at 3.7%, with participation at 68.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 21,179, about 90% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Mount Barker possesses a competent labor pool where key service industries are adequately represented, with an unemployment rate of just 3.7% and an estimated employment growth of 4.9% during the previous year according to AreaSearch compilation of statistical area information. As of March 2026, 11,780 residents are employed while the local unemployment rate matches Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8% and workforce participation stands at a comparable level of 68.5% relative to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census data indicates that only 11.9% of residents worked from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdown periods should be taken into account when interpreting these figures.
Local employment is predominantly concentrated across health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Conversely, professional & technical occupations account for 6.1% of working residents, trailing the Greater Adelaide proportion of 7.3%. Comparisons between resident worker counts and local job counts from the Census indicate a predominantly residential locality with limited internal employment capacity. Over the recent 12-month period, AreaSearch syntheses of ABS and SALM figures demonstrate a 4.9% expansion in local employment matched by a 4.9% increase in the labour force, leaving unemployment unchanged. In comparison, Greater Adelaide experienced a 4.2% rise in employment, a 4.0% gain in labour supply, and a 0.2 percentage points reduction in unemployment. Looking ahead from Mar-26, Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts project aggregate growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these industry variations across Mount Barker's sector profile suggests prospective employment growth of 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on illustrative weighting that excludes localized population adjustments.
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Median household income in Mount Barker (SA) is $1,624 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $815 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $52,860 a year against an average of $63,838. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place Mount Barker earnings below national medians, reporting a median of $52,860 and an average of $63,838, which compares to $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide. Factoring in subsequent Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $58,236 (median) and $70,330 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household categories, Census income levels place the area between the 42nd and 52nd percentiles, with 35.2% of residents (8,252 individuals) falling in the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings bracket compared to 31.8% regionally.
Housing cost pressures leave 83.2% of income remaining (placing in the 42nd percentile), aligning with an overall SEIFA income standing in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Mount Barker (SA) had 7,032 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 1% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 31% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $350 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,603 a month. Rent absorbs 21.6% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the most recent Census, separate houses constituted 91.3% of the housing stock in Mount Barker, while semi-detached dwellings, units, and other dwellings accounted for 8.7%, contrasting with the Adelaide metro breakdown of 75.2% and 24.9% respectively. Outright home ownership stood at 24.5%, lagging metropolitan levels, while properties held with a mortgage reached 44.7% and tenant-occupied dwellings made up 30.7%. Typical housing expenditure included a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,603 and median weekly rent of $350, exceeding the Adelaide metro benchmarks of $1,562 and $320 while remaining below national medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Mount Barker (SA) counted 7,032 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 8,994 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 31% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 25% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the predominant living arrangement at 71.9% of all local households, divided between couples with children (30.8%), couples without children (27.5%), and single parent households (12.8%). The remaining 28.1% comprises non-family residences, consisting of single-person households at 25.2% and group living arrangements at 2.8%. The typical household accommodates a median of 2.5 people, exactly matching the Greater Adelaide figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
24.1% of adults in Mount Barker (SA) hold a university qualification, including 16.9% with a bachelor degree and 4.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.2% hold a vocational qualification. 8 schools serve the area, with 4,071 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,048 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment of higher education qualifications in the locality presents specific development opportunities, as the proportion holding university degrees (24.1%) sits well under the SA4 region benchmark of 42.2%. Bachelor degrees constitute 16.9%, postgraduate qualifications represent 4.0%, and graduate diplomas account for 3.2%. Conversely, technical and trade accreditations are strongly represented, with 39.0% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including 11.8% with advanced diplomas and 27.2% holding certificates. Formal study engagement is substantial throughout the community, with 28.5% of residents currently undertaking education. This cohort comprises 10.7% attending primary schools, 7.3% in secondary programs, and 4.9% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Mount Barker (SA) reaches 64 stops on 45 routes, timetabled for about 1,600 services a week. The typical home sits about 430 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Commuter networks across Mount Barker encompass 64 active public transport stops providing bus connections across 45 separate routes, amounting to 1,590 weekly scheduled services. Local connectivity is rated as moderate, with households located an average of 426 meters from the closest stop. Given the area's residential profile, outbound travel is standard, with private vehicles accounting for 90% of work travel and buses taking 6%. Households maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles per dwelling, while 11.9% of the workforce worked from home at the 2021 Census amid prevailing pandemic conditions. Transit schedules deliver an overall frequency of 227 trips per day across the network, translating to an average of roughly 24 weekly departures at each individual stop.
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66.5% of residents in Mount Barker (SA) report no long-term health condition. 6.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Analysis of mortality rates and chronic health patterns by AreaSearch highlights notable healthcare demands across both younger and older cohorts in Mount Barker, while private health insurance uptake stands marginally above the typical SA2 level at approximately 52% of the population (~12,247 people). Mental health conditions and asthma represent the leading diagnosed long-term issues, affecting 10.0 and 8.8% of the local population respectively, whereas 66.5% of residents reported no long-term illnesses compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Chronic condition rates are elevated among working-age individuals, while residents aged 65 and over comprise 17.5% of the community (4,102 people) compared to 19.1% across Greater Adelaide, experiencing health challenges on par with national senior norms.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Mount Barker (SA) is largely Australian-born, at 82.5% of residents, with 7.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.0%) and Australian (27.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural demographics in Mount Barker reflect a largely homogeneous population, with 82.5% of inhabitants Australian-born, 91.3% holding citizenship, and 92.6% using only English at home. Christianity forms the predominant religious affiliation at 40.8% of the community, while the Other category represents 0.9% locally compared to 1.8% throughout Greater Adelaide. Looking at parental heritage, English ancestry leads local representation at 33.0% (surpassing the 27.8% regional mark), followed by Australian at 27.3% and German at 8.2%. Among other cultural backgrounds, Dutch heritage represents 2.0% compared to 1.2% regionally, South Australian accounts for 0.7% versus 0.3%, and Hungarian stands at 0.3% compared to 0.3%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Mount Barker (SA) is 36. 28.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Age distributions in the suburb of Mount Barker (SA) closely track Greater Adelaide, showing a maximum variance of 2.3 percentage points across major age categories. The median age remains unchanged from the 2021 Census at an estimated 36 as at August 2026, which is 3 years below the Greater Adelaide Census median of 39. The 25 - 44 cohort recorded the most significant shift since the Census, expanding from 28.5% to an estimated 30.9% of the population. Looking forward to 2041, senior residents (65+) will account for the bulk of demographic expansion, gaining 1,921 residents (47%) to reach a total of 6,024.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Mount Barker (SA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 17 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2,148 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (18,330 at the 2021 Census → 23,444 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL40932). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.